I Have A Chance To Pick Up A Pt99 But

Dean · 06-29-2004, 11:33 PM

This may sound like a stupid question but, I have a chance to buy a PT99 and the only thing holding me back is I am very illiterate about the pistol in question. It has 9mm para. stamped on it and I am concerned that it uses special ammo. No one I know has an answer as to the 9mm para. Is this something to be concerned about or is it just a mocel number? I Appreciate any help and info on this pistol. Thanks.

Dean

NRAJOE · 06-29-2004, 11:36 PM

9mm Para is what most 9's shoot...plentiful anywhere...buy it!

NRAJOE · 06-29-2004, 11:37 PM

9MM Parabellum info:

http://cartridgecollectors.org/intro9mm/

NRAJOE · 06-29-2004, 11:39 PM

PT99 INFO:

http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg93-e.htm

Dean · 06-30-2004, 12:02 AM

Thanks for all the info. You gave me more info than the other 200 or so sites I have visited in the last 3 days. I will be picking up the 99 tomorow. Thanks again.

NRAJOE · 06-30-2004, 01:09 AM

Thats cuz we rock here and I'm the best moderator on the web....

Dean · 06-30-2004, 11:42 PM

I am now the proud owner of that PT99. Went to the range with it this evening and burned up a couple boxes of ammo. The Pachmeyer grips feel good and the pistol doesn't feel bulky. It shoots straight as I had good groups at 15, 20 and 25 yards. Are there any weaknesses I should watch for as far as parts failing or wearing? Or, are there any upgrades I should consider as preventitive maintenance?

Stephen A. Camp · 07-01-2004, 01:45 AM

Hello. If interested the link below will take you to some information and observations on an older PT92. I think it tranlates to the PT99 as well since the primary difference is the sights.

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/TaurusPT92.htm

Hope it's of some use.

Best.

Dean · 07-03-2004, 12:15 AM

Thanks for the link Stephen. It was a good read. Looks like I better plan on having a set of blocks on hand for a repair should I need them. I am not really concerned with the sights as they seem adequate to me. I was surprised at the feel of the PT99 when I first picked it up. It fits my hand very well and didn't take me long to get used to it. I will be looking forward to the next gun show so I can check out some more Tauras models.

denfoote · 07-03-2004, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Thanks for the link Stephen. It was a good read. Looks like I better plan on having a set of blocks on hand for a repair should I need them. I am not really concerned with the sights as they seem adequate to me. I was surprised at the feel of the PT99 when I first picked it up. It fits my hand very well and didn't take me long to get used to it. I will be looking forward to the next gun show so I can check out some more Tauras models.

Stay away from the Millinium line of pistols!! They are generally junk!!
I used to have a PT-145 that certainly was!!

06-29-2004, 11:33 PM	#1
Dean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4	I Have A Chance To Pick Up A Pt99 But This may sound like a stupid question but, I have a chance to buy a PT99 and the only thing holding me back is I am very illiterate about the pistol in question. It has 9mm para. stamped on it and I am concerned that it uses special ammo. No one I know has an answer as to the 9mm para. Is this something to be concerned about or is it just a mocel number? I Appreciate any help and info on this pistol. Thanks. Dean

06-29-2004, 11:36 PM	#2
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	9mm Para is what most 9's shoot...plentiful anywhere...buy it! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

06-29-2004, 11:37 PM	#3
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	9MM Parabellum info: http://cartridgecollectors.org/intro9mm/ __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany Last edited by NRAJOE; 06-29-2004 at 11:40 PM.

06-29-2004, 11:39 PM	#4
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	PT99 INFO: http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg93-e.htm __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

06-30-2004, 01:09 AM	#6
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	Thats cuz we rock here and I'm the best moderator on the web.... __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

06-30-2004, 12:02 AM	#5
Dean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4	Thanks for all the info. You gave me more info than the other 200 or so sites I have visited in the last 3 days. I will be picking up the 99 tomorow. Thanks again.

06-30-2004, 11:42 PM	#7
Dean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4	I am now the proud owner of that PT99. Went to the range with it this evening and burned up a couple boxes of ammo. The Pachmeyer grips feel good and the pistol doesn't feel bulky. It shoots straight as I had good groups at 15, 20 and 25 yards. Are there any weaknesses I should watch for as far as parts failing or wearing? Or, are there any upgrades I should consider as preventitive maintenance?

07-01-2004, 01:45 AM	#8
Stephen A. Camp Guest Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 229	Hello. If interested the link below will take you to some information and observations on an older PT92. I think it tranlates to the PT99 as well since the primary difference is the sights. http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/TaurusPT92.htm Hope it's of some use. Best. __________________ Please visit www.hipowersandhandguns.com.

07-03-2004, 12:15 AM	#9
Dean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4	Thanks for the link Stephen. It was a good read. Looks like I better plan on having a set of blocks on hand for a repair should I need them. I am not really concerned with the sights as they seem adequate to me. I was surprised at the feel of the PT99 when I first picked it up. It fits my hand very well and didn't take me long to get used to it. I will be looking forward to the next gun show so I can check out some more Tauras models.